Color #EDEB7A Color / Colour Code #EDEB7A
This page shows the hex color code for color #edeb7a (#EDEB7A). The colour is a yellow tone with 76% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDEB7A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDEB7A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 29, 59, and 89 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 59, 179, and 299 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDEB7A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 59 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 59 to 104 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 59 with its complement at 239 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EDEB7A
Lightness variations at hue 59 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDEB7A
Design Use Cases for #EDEB7A
Vibrant Brand Color
#EDEB7A has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EDEB7A at 70% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Attention & Optimism
#EDEB7A is in the yellow spectrum (hue 59). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EDEB7A (hue 59) to its complement at hue 239. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 89. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edeb7a, #787aed);
CSS Code for #EDEB7A
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About Color #EDEB7A (#EDEB7A)
#EDEB7A is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 235 green, and 122 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 59 degrees with 76% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDEB7A is 223/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 49% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDEB7A against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.77:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.77:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #787AED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDEB7A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDB178 and #B4ED78, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EDEB7A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDEB7A?
- #EDEB7A is Color #EDEB7A, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(237, 235, 122), HSL(59, 76%, 70%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 49%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #EDEB7A accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDEB7A has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.77:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDEB7A?
- The complementary colour is #787AED (hue 239). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDB178 and #B4ED78. The triadic palette adds #78EDEB and #EB78ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDEB7A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edeb7a; or rgb(237, 235, 122); or hsl(59, 76%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 59 76% 70%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.